The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to providing employers with the tools they need to operate in compliance with the variety of labor laws enforced by the WHD—including resources intended to provide employers with readily accessible, easy-to-understand information relevant to their rights and responsibilities under the law.

For example, the WHD offers employers (1) a complete library of free, downloadable workplace posters; (2) forms; (3) fact sheets; and (4) compliance assistance.

And the WHD’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The program's primary objectives are (1) to resolve such claims expeditiously and without litigation; (2) to improve employers' compliance with overtime and minimum wage obligations; and (3) to ensure that more employees receive the back wages they are owed—faster.

In New York, employers are subject to both federal and state labor laws, including those enforced by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The WHD provides various resources to help employers comply with labor laws, such as a library of free workplace posters, forms, fact sheets, and compliance assistance tools. These resources are designed to help employers understand their rights and responsibilities under laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which governs minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment. The WHD also offers the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which aims to resolve potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the FLSA quickly and without litigation, improve employer compliance, and ensure employees receive owed back wages more promptly. New York State has its own set of labor laws and regulations that may provide additional rights and protections beyond federal law, and employers must adhere to both sets of regulations.